An acquaintance of mine (I’ll call him Sam) was arrested recently for obstruction of justice. He was pulled over by the police because his vehicle fit the description of one that had been stolen. Though innocent, Sam, who’s in his mid-twenties, became rude and uncooperative. When … [Read more...] about How Inner Passivity Robs Men of Power
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A Chaos Theory of the Mind
As adults, we like to think we’ve put away most childish things. But infantile and childish ways of experiencing ourselves and life linger in our unconscious mind. That baby in the adult’s psyche can be highly mischievous and harmful, producing chaotic reactions. Early … [Read more...] about A Chaos Theory of the Mind
The Double Barrels of Gun Mania
We all agree about the need to keep guns out of the hands of the mentally ill. Perhaps we also need to look at some psychological issues influencing staunch defenders of gun rights. Many of these individuals are not paragons of mental health because two of their unrecognized … [Read more...] about The Double Barrels of Gun Mania
When Eyes Are Blinders of the Soul
One way to diminish our suffering is to become conscious of when our eyes go looking for something that upsets us. Another way is to be watchful of what our imagination is up to. Just as sponges can soak up dirty water as easily as clean water, our eyes can also take in … [Read more...] about When Eyes Are Blinders of the Soul
Stubbornness: The Guts to Fight Reality
Stubbornness is, essentially, a determination to fight a losing battle with reality, while accepting as a “reward” for the effort the gift-wrapped deadweight of rigidity and resentment. My apologies to Frank Sinatra fans, but I believe the theme song or anthem for … [Read more...] about Stubbornness: The Guts to Fight Reality